Borno gets caretaker committees

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima has inaugurated caretaker committees for the 27 local government councils.

He warned them against misappropriation of funds.

The governor gave the warning after they were sworn in by the Chief Judge, Kashim Zannah, at the Government House, Maiduguri.

Shettima said the caretaker committee chairmen were chosen on merit and their commitment to the policies of government and programmes of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He said as the 2015 election draws near, the people should be mobilised.

The governor said the caretaker chairmen should conduct council elections, despite the security challenges.

“In the next six months, I implore you to fight poverty and unemployment at the grassroots and mobilise parents to send their children and wards to school.

“You should visit schools in your councils and ensure that facilities and teaching materials are adequate.

“You should set up ward committees, mobilise the people for political participation; and manage public funds prudently.”

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftain Affairs Babakaka Garbai said most of the council headquarters and villages were hooked to the National Grid as a step to overcoming the problems of electricity in rural areas.